D#m7 chord on piano
D Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Ebm7. Notes: D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play D#m7
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, A# and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
D#m7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · F# · A# · C#1st inversion
F# · A# · C# · D#2nd inversion
A# · C# · D# · F#3rd inversion
C# · D# · F# · A#Notes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as D#min7 and D#-7.
Keys that use D#m7
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsminor seventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#m7 chord?
D#m7 (D sharp minor seventh) is made of four notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A# (perfect fifth) and C# (minor seventh).
How do you play D#m7 on piano?
Play D#, F#, A# and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of D#m7?
Root position: D# F# A# C#. 1st inversion: F# A# C# D#. 2nd inversion: A# C# D# F#. 3rd inversion: C# D# F# A#.
What key is D#m7 in?
D#m7 belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the ii7 chord), F sharp major (as the vi7 chord), B major (as the iii7 chord), E flat minor (as the i7 chord), G sharp minor (as the v7 chord) and B flat minor (as the iv7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.